Category: Supply Chain

• Your responses are to be two complete pages (single spaced, 10-12 point, times new roman) for each question. If you have less than two pages, you probably have not answered the question, if you have more than two pages, edit.
• Your name should be right justified in the header of each page.On the first line of each page, include the question # and question topic for that question. Do not re-write the question.
• use APA style citations with parenthetical author name and date for articles, and page number for any direct quotes. You should also include a minimum of 3-5 outside readings to be cited in each of your questions.You should include a bibliography of all cited works at the end of your exam.
• Answer the questions completely. Each part of each question must be addressed.I would suggest providing an example where you can.Examples typically provide a clear display of the understanding of the application of concepts.Do not just re-iterate my examples from the lecture.I want to see you apply concepts in a new way.
• I uploaded a power point to help addressing the first question
• Do not user Chat gpt or AI. 1.

• First, discuss the types ofletters of credit and what we should be aware of for each of them. Second, discuss each of the participants inthe letter of credit process including participants in special cases. Third, discuss the types of drafts whichmight be associated with a letter of credit and identify the type ofinformation generally included on a letter of credit. Finally, discuss step by step, the letter ofcredit process. How does it work? Who is responsible for what?2.
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• Describe a transaction for a fullcontainer load between a U.S. importer and a foreign exporter, which will takeplace 180 days from now. Includespecifics about the product, location and transaction amount. Look up the value of the US dollar incomparison to the value of the currency for the country in which yourtransaction is taking place. Is the US dollar declining or appreciating invalue against the foreign currencies? Discuss a few (at least 3) different methods including thetypes of instruments which the U.S. importer might use to hedge its exchangerate exposure. For each of the threemethods, please include a detailed example explaining your position, number ofcontracts/options, value, strike price and decision points, etc. Which instrument would you choose for yourhedge and why?

Locate a peer-reviewed article (related to the course content) published within the last 12 months in a peer-reviewed journal from the online library, then present at least a 15 (title and reference slides do not count) slide power point presentation assessment comprising of a precise and critical evaluation. Do not summarize the article. Evaluate the information presented in the article. Use bulletized statements on your slides and then put within the notes what you would say as if you were presenting the article to the class. Remember the reader would not see the notes section so your slides need to have the proper title of what the slides is going to discuss. Refer the the attached rubrics.

Submission Instructions:

When completing this assignment follow the slide titles as they appear below or within the grading rubrics. This are the slides with the titles and information that we are looking for. Please review and asked any questions your have before your turn in.

• Title slide – with the standard title page information
• Introductory Slide — Discuss the author’s thesis. Include article and author name in this paragraph. -1 slide
• The Facts – discuss three important facts the author uses to support thesis. – 3 slides
• Explain or correlate the facts with facts from course content. – another 3 slides or put in the facts from the article slides
• Use in text citation from course reading to show connections to this article.
• Evaluate the resources provided with the article. – 1 slide
• Are their resources provided with the article? Are they recent? – 1 to 2 slides
• Strengths /Weaknesses/Discussion to the profession – Describe the strengths of the information presented as it applies to the professions. Critically evaluate the information in the article.- up to 3 slides
• Is there bias or faulty reasoning? Evaluate the information for truth. – 1 to 2 slides
• Bring in outside sources to support your analysis and review. – 1 slide
• What are others saying about the same topic? – 1 slide
• You must support claims of both fact and faulty reasoning. – 1 slide
• Conclusions – Provide concluding remarks regarding your review/evaluation of the article. – 1 slide
• Reference Slide

APA 7th edition formatting, in-text citations and referencing will be needed for more than one reference.

This assignment has many benefits. First, it requires a search of indexing and abstracting databases from the online library to find an article that meets the specified criteria (must be related to the course content). It also emphasizes what a scholarly article is; to discern between scholarly and non-scholarly writing; to condense someone else’s lengthy argument into a concise report; to think critically about what has been read by assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the research; and, thus, to become participants in the discussions regarding the Supply Chain and Logistics profession.

Please ensure that your presentation includes the following elements:

1. Explanation of the Distribution Network Design: Define the distribution network and describe its components.
2. Characteristics: Highlight the key characteristics that differentiate each type of distribution network.
3. Advantages and Disadvantages: Discuss the pros and cons of each distribution network to provide a balanced view.
4. Real Examples: Provide real-world examples of how each specified distribution network is utilized effectively.

Also, please add the following sections to strengthen the project and integrate them properly into the report:

1? Clear System Architecture

Data source mapping

API integration logic

Exception classification tree

2? B2B Interface Flow

Retailer login

Dashboard components

Alert triggers

SLA logic

3? What Not To Share

Factory origin

Production schedule

Allocation formula

Margin data

4? Financial Impact

Reduced inbound requests %

Reduced manual hours

Improved OTIF

Reduced escalation cases

Also, the report must be written 100% human-written with 0% AI-generated content. It is very important that the project reflects deep understanding and original academic writing.

Make sure everything flows naturally and matches the same professional tone of the current report.

Let me know when you can deliver the updated version.

I have a supply chain project that I need your help with.

This report must be original work. This report cannot include papers submitted in previous courses.

Here is the brief outine, Will send everything once matched. I also have done a boig draft you can build up on that

Thanks

2. Introduction to the topic, problem or thesis statement

3. Literature Review Background Research on the topic

4. Discussion of your ideas on the topic and problem

5. Discussion of new solution(s) to the problem

6. Conclusion

Instructions

Individual Assignment

Develop a PPT presentation on any of the following topics:

the chemical, mining, textile agricultural, or water sector.

In the PPT develop a presentation describing information learned in the previous weekly reading and discussion forums.

Develop a PowerPoint presentation letting viewers explaining to viewers the way circular economy is illustrated by companies using circular economy techniques to develop products.

Use three to five short bullet points on main slides and add details in the notes or on an audio/video file in the PPT. Please make a separate note including information and details like the information one presents in live audience settings. Use the notes section for citations and place references on the final slide.

Citation and Reference Style

Attention Please: Students will follow the APA Guides and resources for citation and reference formats.

The PPT should be between 8 to 10 slides for the content, not counting the title page or the reference page.